Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
In Honor of Walter Franklin Landrith
Grapevine Section Foreman
| | 1918-1925 | |
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2026
1. In Honor of Walter Franklin Landrith Marker
Walter Franklin Landrith served as Grapevine's Cotton Belt Railroad Section Foreman during the years of 1918 to 1925. While living in this house, his wife Maude Scribner Landrith, gave birth here to two children. They were Mildred Landrith - born in 1918, and Naomi Ruth Landrith Martin - born in 1919. According to relatives, in this house the Landriths also welcomed two grandchildren into the world - James Franklin Landrith in 1921 and Nellie Landrith Brown in 1922 - children of Clarence Elbert Landrith and Lena Mae Kimball Landrith.
Walter Landrith was born in Montague County, Texas, on February 1, 1877. He served the railroad as a Section Foreman from 1910 to 1925. He was known for always carrying his Bible with him, even on the job. In 1925 he became ill and in April was cared for at the Cotton Belt Railroad Hospital in Texarkana, Arkansas. He died on October 12, 1925, and is buried in the Grapevine Cemetery. At the time of his death he was survived by three sons and four daughters.
The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau created this marker in August 2003 at the request of Alice M. Harbour of Leeds, Utah. Mrs.
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Mayor & City Council Members:
William D. Tate, Mayor Ted Ware, Mayor Pro Tem Darlene Freed Clydene Johnson Sharron Spencer Roy Stewart C. Shane Wilbanks Roger Nelson, City Manager
Convention & Visitors Board of Directors:
Don Bigbie, Chairman Ev Barnes, Jr. Bill Bretches Bill Brink Philip Cloud Kathee Livengood Paul Slechta Tom Smith Steve Stinson Paul W. McCallum, Executive Director
Erected 2003 by Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1877.
Location. 32° 56.042′ N, 97° 4.616′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and E Hudgins Street on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 709 S Main St, Grapevine TX 76051, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. It is also in
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2026
2. In Honor of Walter Franklin Landrith Marker
The marker is located on the right side of the front porch, with the Grapevine Cotton Belt Section Foremans House marker on the left side.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grapevine Cotton Belt Section Foreman's House (here, next to this marker); The Bragg House (a few steps from this marker); Petrified Wood (within shouting distance of this marker); Aermotor Windmill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grapevine Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cotton Belt Railroad Depot (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Grapevine Mill (about 400 feet away); Nat Barrett (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2026
3. In Honor of Walter Franklin Landrith Marker
The view of the Grapevine Cotton Belt Section Foreman's House from the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
